About the author
Matthew Robert Howe is the author of The Iron Circus (Steal the Moon Books, 2023), a novel that follows a boy named Lewis Bokurtz through a coming-of-age story explicitly framed against the tropes of chosen-one fantasy fiction: no cupboard under the stairs, no cruel guardians, no friends alienated by hidden powers. The premise suggests a self-aware take on the young-adult fantasy genre, working against reader expectations set by more familiar stories about hidden magical destinies. Beyond this one title, listed twice in the catalogue under the same publisher and year, there is no further information available about Howe's other work. The book is positioned for readers of contemporary fantasy fiction who enjoy genre-conscious storytelling rather than for readers seeking nonfiction treatments of magic or the occult.
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💬 What our editors say about Matthew Robert Howe's books
“The Iron Circus delivers a potent mix of gothic atmosphere and psychological tension, anchored by Lewis Bokurtz’s desperate yearning for the extraordinary. While the premise of a wish-granting circus with sinister undertones is…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Iron Circus
“Matthew Robert Howe crafts a compelling invitation into the Iron Circus, blending nostalgia with esoteric intrigue. While the premise of an ordinary boy finding extraordinary adventure is familiar, the execution focuses sharply…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Iron Circus
